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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.08, 22,596.90 and 9,303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.08, 22,596.90 and 9,303.24 is: 12,838.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.08 : 22,596.90 = 9,303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.08/22,596.90 = 9,303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.08x = 22,596.90 × 9,303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.08x = 210,224,383.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,224,383.96/16,375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,838.07

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